Lynn Carpenter Obituary

LYNN GAYLE CARPENTER Lynn Gayle (Gail) Carpenter, age 72, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Grayling, MI. Born on June 11, 1952, in San Diego, California, Lynn graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1970. She worked as a pharmacist technician at Satow Drugs in Frankenmuth after high school and later was a seasonal model for Hudson's department store. Comins and Fairview, Michigan, have been her home for over thirty years. Lynn had an unforgettable personality and flair. She preferred wearing hats most of the time and had an eye for beautiful, quality clothing. She was quick to notice and compliment others' attire, especially when she felt they were up to her standards. Lynn was a people person, although many may have missed this. She looked forward to visits to her home and usually didn't want to see her visitors leave. She wasn't big on playing games but liked just being around people. She also found enjoyment in listening to today's country music and could relate to the joys and heartache in it. Lynn had a heart and eye for people in need. She cared about those in her presence and would become deeply upset if she felt someone was sad or hurting. Often, she would offer her own clothes to others or see to it that their needs were met by others. Lynn is survived by her twin brother, Lee Carpenter, and sister, Laura Boyke-Hawes. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Carpenter, her mother, Lois Carpenter, and her brother, Larry Carpenter. Also preceding Lynn in death was her long-time companion, Douglas Birk. At Lynn's request, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will meet for a memorial service at the Fairview Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, August 7, at 1:00 P.M. Donations in her memory can be given to Comins Community Church, P.O. Box 60, Comins, MI, or His Love Family Resources, P.O. Box 217, Mio, MI, two ministries she loved very much. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.